Watford have sacked head coach Valerien Ismael following Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Coventry and placed former Man United midfielder Tom Cleverley in interim charge.
Watford have sacked manager Valerien Ismael after a 2-1 defeat at home by Coventry City, and placed Manchester United academy graduate Tom Cleverley in temporary charge.
Ismael, who used to manage Barnsley and West Brom, joined Watford in May and extended his contract in October. However, a string of poor results has led to his dismissal after being the Pozzo family's 20th managerial appointment at Watford. They added: "This follows Watford FC terminating the contract of Valerien Ismael after today's home defeat to Coventry City.
Cleverley announced his retirement from playing last summer after six seasons at Vicarage Road. After hanging up his boots he joined the club's coaching staff, and will now be given the responsibility of preparing the side for next week's Championship clash against Birmingham City.
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